Saturday's starting XI ? So many possibilities and players that will be left out.

[BLUEAWAY]

Etheridge
Richards ( assuming Peltier not to be fit)
Morrison
Bamba
Bennett

Hoilett
Ralls
Gunnarsson
Tomlin
Mendez-Laing

Zohore

[surge]

I'm surprised Ward hasn't had a go as a winger in pre-season. It must show confidence in what we have, or desire to keep him as a fit backup striker, but if creating a team of 11 best individuals we'd play 3-5-2 with Tomlin behind ward and Zohore.

[The Bloop]

Etheridge
Richards ( assuming Peltier not to be fit)
Morrison
Bamba
Bennett

Hoilett
Ralls
Gunnarsson
Tomlin
Mendez-Laing

Zohore

Given Warnocks pattern last year I wouldn't be surprised if he starts with Damour or Manga instead of Tomlin, then bring on Tomlin later on

[Former Labour leader]

Have a feeling he will play 5 at the back
Etheridge
Peltier
Manga
Bamba
Morrison
Bennett
Gunnar
Ralls
Hollett
Tomlin
Zohore

[life on mars]

Hard to call as fitness is going to be key ,its an away game and probably expected to win ,I'm of the view he will keep it tight from the start , have a strong bench I'll go :
Murphy
Peltier
Bamba
Morrison
Manga.
Gunnerson.
Ralls
Holiet
Ward
Zohore
Harris

[Zenith]

Can't see us going 5 at the back with our width options now: Harris, Hoilett, Mendez-Liang, Pilkington, Damour, Kennedy, even Declan John

[Rjk]

Can't see us going 5 at the back with our width options now: Harris, Hoilett, Mendez-Liang, Pilkington, Damour, Kennedy, even Declan John

Also the fact we didn't play 5 at the back during ore season.

I think the op lineup is more likely

[jon1959]

I'm surprised Ward hasn't had a go as a winger in pre-season. It must show confidence in what we have, or desire to keep him as a fit backup striker, but if creating a team of 11 best individuals we'd play 3-5-2 with Tomlin behind ward and Zohore.

Didn't Ward play the second half of one of the friendlies as a winger, and set up two goals?

I'm struggling to remember which game - maybe Bodmin?

Whichever one it was I'm sure Warnock has had a brief look at him as a wide option in an attacking four.

[J R Hartley]

Didn't Ward play the second half of one of the friendlies as a winger, and set up two goals?

I'm struggling to remember which game - maybe Bodmin?

Whichever one it was I'm sure Warnock has had a brief look at him as a wide option in an attacking four.

He used to play out wide for Huddersfield from recollection

[J R Hartley]

I think this will be Warnocks team

Etheridge
Manga-Morrison-Bamba-Bennett
Gunnarson - Ralls
Mendez-Laing - Tomlin - Hoilett
Zohore

Subs
Murphy
Richards
Halford
Damour
Harris
Pilkington
Ward

[Rjk]

I think this will be Warnocks team

Etheridge
Manga-Morrison-Bamba-Bennett
Gunnarson - Ralls
Mendez-Laing - Tomlin - Hoilett
Zohore

Subs
Murphy
Richards
Halford
Damour
Harris
Pilkington
Ward

That would be my prediction also

[jon1959]

I think this will be Warnocks team

Etheridge
Manga-Morrison-Bamba-Bennett
Gunnarson - Ralls
Mendez-Laing - Tomlin - Hoilett
Zohore

Subs
Murphy
Richards
Halford
Damour
Harris
Pilkington
Ward

I think that will be right assuming Peltier and Connolly are carrying minor injuries.

The only position I'm unsure of is right back. Bruno had a run out there in the last game and did well, and Richards has been protected because of a minor injury even though he's been on the bench recently. If both were 100% fit I think Richards would just get the nod.